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Seven new road closures to watch out for in Tynedale
Drivers in and around Tynedale will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for. Tynedale motorists should be careful of these seven closures expected to begin over the next two weeks: • A69, from 7pm July 8 to 6am July 10,
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Concerns over future of levelling up projects in county
LEADING councillors at Conservative-led Northumberland County Council have expressed concerns over the future of regeneration projects under a Labour Government. Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting (July 9) of the council’s cabinet, deputy leader Cllr
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County council pledges to protect workers from violence
Councillors in Northumberland have agreed to adopt a new charter that aims to protect public sector workers from violence in the workplace. It follows the publication of “worrying” statistics from trade unions around the number of their members
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North East mayor backs Labour government to deliver for region
NORTH East mayor Kim McGuinness has backed the new Labour government to deliver for England’s regions after meeting in 10 Downing Street. Kim McGuinness and other elected mayors from across the country met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and
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Suspected thieves linked to high-value rural thefts arrested
THREE suspected thieves linked to a series of high-value rural thefts in Northumberland have been arrested - after officers surrounded their vehicle. Shortly after 7.20pm on Friday (July 5), Northumbria Police was alerted to a black Nissan Navara
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Rotary Club donation boosts scout group's kayak collection
1st Hexham Scout Group have benefited from a £250 donation from the Rotary Club, adding to their kayaking provisions. This gift enabled them to purchase an additional inflatable kayak, adding to their collection, along with supplementary buoyancy
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Beamish Museum unveils new 1950s cinema and shops
A 1950s cinema is amongst new attractions at Beamish Museum. Open to visitors from July 6 is a new town, showcasing a replica of Sunderland’s Grand cinema, a toy shop named after Romer Parrish in Middlesbrough, and an electrical and record shop
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Hexham Community Partnership welcomes new manager
Hexham Community Partnership (HCP) has announced the appointment of a new manager, Deborah Anderson, as well as two new board members. Ms Anderson, a Hexham native, previously held roles as the head of communications for Tyne & Wear Archives and
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Special screening to celebrate 55th anniversary of first moon walk
Relive "one giant leap for mankind" in a screening celebrating the 55th anniversary of the first moon walk. Attendees at Alston Moor Film's event will witness on the big screen the landmark first steps man took on the lunar surface on July 20,
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Snap up one of these stunning Tyne Valley properties now on market
Two stunning country houses in Tyne Valley, are now on the market. The sales are being managed by Sanderson Young and they have shared details of both properties. Howden Close, located on the edge of Corbridge, is a stunning nine-bedroom country
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Firefighters receive hands-on livestock rescue training
A further education college hosted Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service for several days of livestock rescue training. The first training of its kind for a decade was hosted by Northumberland College at its Kirkley Hall Campus, using live animals
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Aspiring actor inspires others to follow their dreams
AN aspiring actor with a learning disability hopes to reach the big stage of the London Palladium. Hexham resident Stephen Castelow, 31, hopes to inspire others with disabilities to follow their dreams by featuring in television shows and theatre
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Young minds reinterpret history through art at exhibition
Pupils from Allendale Primary School are holding a special exhibition at the Allendale Forge Studios. Aptly named 'Echoes of the Past', the exhibit showcases the talented students' interpretation of history through various art forms. The enthusiastic
